Core Responsibilities:
- Assist in the negotiation, review and execution of federal contracts, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
- Develop and implement contract management processes, procedures and tools to streamline contract lifecycles, improve contract performance and mitigate risks
- Ensure compliance with federal contract regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific requirements (department of Defense, Etc.)
- Support the development and maintenance of contract files, including contract documents, correspondence, amendments, and modifications in compliance with record keeping requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program managers, finance, legal and business development, pricing strategies and contract negotiations
- Monitor contract performance, including deliverables, milestones and financial performance, and implement corrective actions as necessary to address issues and optimize contract outcomes
- Review and advise on contract modifications, claims, and disputes with federal government agencies and prime contractors, including preparation of change orders, claims analysis and negotiation strategies
- Coordinate and support contract audits, reviews and compliance assessments by government agencies, auditors and internal stakeholders
- Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices in federal contracting, and assess their potential impact on organizational strategies and operations
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies or related field; Advanced Degree (JD, MBA) preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in federal contract management, with a focus on contract administration, negotiation and compliance
- Extensive knowledge of federal contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations with experience working with federal government agencies such as DoD, DHS, or others
- Demonstrated experience leading contract negotiations, including pricing, terms and conditions, and subcontractor agreements
- Demonstrated experience with the following relationships: Prime to Federal Government, Prime to Subcontractor, and Subcontractor to Prime
- Strong understanding of contract types, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials and IDIQ contracts
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Detail oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and risk management in contract management and administration
- Proficiency in contract management software tools and Microsoft Office Suite
- Classified contracting experience preferred
- Experience with contract novation preferred
- Commercial products and services contracting preferred
- Job Location: Remote (Maryland, DC, Northern VA preferred)
- Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Travel: Yes. Travel to the office will be required for meetings and collaboration. Estimated 10% or less
- Competitive salary
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401k with 4% employer contribution
- Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc.)
- Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of three (3) weeks plus one (1) day per year of service up to four (4) weeks annually
- 11 paid holidays per calendar year